A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3081495 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3082886 epoch_slot_no: 15686 block_no: 3081351 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1406 time: 2019-09-07 12:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18f957238d16e15111f35d125a07f2f27c1231549bf81e6b73d2e92dd40fad06Block Operator
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